New chinese algae eater

[Cactuspixie]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

Thanks. Will there be a point where eventually I would Have to return him?

Perhaps when he has matured- just wait and see how it goes. But he won't serve the purpose you bought him for.

[bloodlucky]

Are there any alternatives maybe a shark or something?

[bloodlucky]

Any alternatives? Hellooo

[Coursair]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

Are there any alternatives maybe a shark or something?

What stock is in the tank now ?
What Algae Eaters/Bottom feeders do you have now ?

Most Sharks are Semi-Aggressive.

[Cactuspixie]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

Any alternatives? Hellooo

As in fish that will clean your algae? What about a big snail?

[azmodan]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

Are there any alternatives maybe a shark or something?

Nerite snails.

[Cactuspixie]

Originally Posted by azmodan

Nerite snails.

Just looked those up-



I didn't know they come in different colours and patterns.

Sorry I don't know what's going with the photo upload deal.....

[Autumnsky]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

Thanks. Will there be a point where eventually I would Have to return him?

Yeah, NOW! I think they will take them back in 14 days. Try Siamese algae eater if you want a 6-7" fish. Seem to be much better behaved than the CAE. I enjoy my two SAE. Otherwise maybe Snails, as mentioned the Nerites are cleaning machines, and Otos. I like the Ramshorns and Mystery snails too.

Try giving the lights a siesta period, a rest time for a couple hours at least and reduce your light on time if algae is bugging you to see if that helps.

[bloodlucky]

My friend has a 55 gallon with large cichlids so I think I will give it to him when it grows more

Are there any sharks like red tails or some other thing like an algae eater BESIDES a pleco I can get

[Taiken5968]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

My friend has a 55 gallon with large cichlids so I think I will give it to him when it grows more

Are there any sharks like red tails or some other thing like an algae eater BESIDES a pleco I can get

I have a red tale that is constantly eating off of the glass.

[bloodlucky]

Will those work well with my platys ram danios and neons

[Taiken5968]

Originally Posted by Bobjoefredsky

Will those work well with my platys ram danios and neons

They can be aggressive., but it depends on the personality of the fish.